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With Ergonomic Wedge: one leg up on the sofa, face to face

This position is done on a sofa. She lies on her back along the seat, with her head on the armrest, one leg raised and resting against his shoulder and the other leg hanging off the seat with the foot on the floor. He half-kneels facing her, one knee on the seat and the other foot on the floor, and sets the rhythm. Her hands stay free to stimulate her clitoris. A wedge or firm cushion under her hips, which gives the position its name, is optional and changes the angle (see variation 1).

Also known as: Wedge · Leg on the shoulder on the sofa

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Illustration of With Ergonomic Wedge: On the sofa: she lies on her back with one leg resting on his shoulder and the other foot on the floor, while he half-kneels facing her.
Anatomy and biomechanics

She lies on her back along the sofa seat, turned slightly to one side, with her head on the armrest. One leg goes straight up and rests against his chest and shoulder; the other drops off the front of the seat with the foot on the floor, so her legs point in opposite directions and her hips open wide. He half-kneels facing her: one knee on the seat, the other foot on the floor, straddling her lower leg, with his torso upright and one hand holding her raised leg. He controls the rhythm, and penetration, vaginal or anal, can be deep. She uses her hand on her clitoris. You can see each other's faces, but you are too far apart to kiss; body contact is limited to the legs and pelvis. The main loads are on her hips and on his knee on the seat.

Why this position works

Some couples like it because it fits a sofa without any preparation and keeps eye contact. With her leg raised, penetration can be deep and the angle changes, which some women find stimulating; she can also touch her clitoris at the same time, which for many makes orgasm easier. He has a good view and a free hand to stroke her raised leg. How it feels varies from person to person.

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Variations of this position

Variation 1: with a wedge or firm cushion under her hips

The same as the base position, but she puts a wedge or firm cushion under her hips on the sofa seat.

The wedge raises and tilts her pelvis, bringing her hips closer to the height of his and changing the angle of entry. Some people find it more comfortable; others feel penetration is deeper, so start slowly.

  1. She sits on the sofa and places the wedge or a firm cushion where her hips will go.
  2. She lies on her back with her hips on the wedge and her head on the armrest.
  3. She rests one leg on his shoulder and lets the other drop with the foot on the floor.
  4. He half-kneels in front of her, and you adjust the height of the wedge until the angle feels comfortable.

Variation 2: her lower leg tucked onto the seat

Instead of letting her lower leg drop to the floor, she bends it and rests her foot on the sofa seat.

Tucking the lower leg opens the hips less and reduces the stretch, so it is easier with limited flexibility. He needs a little more room on the seat for his knee.

  1. Start from the base position, with one of her legs on his shoulder.
  2. She bends the leg that was on the floor and rests her foot on the seat, next to his knee.
  3. He shifts position so his knee does not press on her leg.
  4. Build the rhythm back up gradually.

Variation 3: her raised leg bent, foot on his chest

She bends the knee of her raised leg and rests the sole of her foot on his chest, instead of keeping the leg straight on his shoulder.

With the knee bent, the stretch at the back of her thigh is smaller and penetration is usually a little shallower. She can push or give with her foot to control distance and rhythm.

  1. Start from the base position.
  2. She lowers her leg from his shoulder and bends the knee.
  3. She rests the sole of her foot on his chest.
  4. She uses that foot to draw him in or hold him back and adjust the depth.

✓ Tips
  • She can bend the knee of her raised leg slightly or lower it from his shoulder if the stretch in her hip or the back of her thigh becomes uncomfortable.
  • He should keep the foot on the floor firmly planted and not lean all his weight on the knee on the seat; a folded towel under that knee helps.
  • Start slowly: with her leg raised, penetration can be deeper than it seems. Stop if there is pain.
  • Lubricant makes it more comfortable; for anal sex it is essential, along with a condom and going slowly.
  • Use a sturdy sofa that does not slide, and a condom to protect against STIs.
  • She can use her free hand on her clitoris, or he can do it with the hand that is not holding her leg.
Interaction type
Face-to-face vaginal or anal penetration on the sofa, with one leg raised and manual clitoral stimul
Active anatomy
Penis; her fingers on the clitoris
Receptive anatomy
Vagina or anus; clitoris
Main stimulation
Deep vaginal or anal penetration with one leg raised, plus manual stimulation of the clitoris
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people GayHeteroLesbian

Frequently asked questions

Do we need a wedge?

No. The base position is done on the sofa without one. A wedge or firm cushion under her hips raises the pelvis and changes the angle; you can try it as a variation.

Is it demanding?

Moderately. She needs enough hip flexibility to keep one leg up and the other down, and he supports himself on one knee and one foot. Bending the raised leg makes it easier.

Who controls the rhythm?

Mainly him, as he is upright and free to move. She can guide him with the leg resting on his shoulder.

Is it good for back pain?

Not especially: the hip opening can be demanding. If you have back or hip pain, try the variation with her lower leg resting on the seat and stop if it hurts.

Safety and evidence 1 topic · 2 clinical and academic references

Scientific context for common terms used on this page. Keeping these terms makes the content easier to understand; the sources clarify what is established and what remains uncertain.

G-spot: what the evidence says

“G-spot” is a widely used term for a sensitive area of the anterior vaginal wall. Scientific literature has not established a discrete anatomical structure with an agreed location, size and nature; sensitivity and response can vary between individuals.

Sources
O'Connell HE, Sanjeevan KV, Hutson JM. Anatomy of the clitoris. The Journal of Urology. 2005. PubMed ↗
Vieira-Baptista P, et al. G-spot: Fact or Fiction? A Systematic Review. Sexual Medicine. 2021. PubMed ↗

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